What does Real Companhia Velha produce?

Real Companhia Velha produces or represents products such as Port (Vinho do Porto), Fortified wines, Douro wines (DOC), Historic winery.

Where can I buy products from Real Companhia Velha?

You can buy products from Real Companhia Velha directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

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Real Companhia Velha

Q: What raw materials does Real Companhia Velha use?

Grapes from 'vinhas velhas' (traditional Douro varieties), Specific grape varieties used for Porto Fundador: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Bastardo, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Carvalha, Tinto Cão, Mourisco., Aguardente vínica (wine spirit) for wine fortification

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Real Companhia Velha.

Real Companhia Velha is the oldest Portuguese wine company, founded in 1756. It specializes in the production and commercialization of Port wine and Douro wines and owns the Porto Fundador brand, launched in 1928.

Port (Vinho do Porto) Fortified wines Douro wines (DOC) Historic winery

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Producer range Real Companhia Velha

Spirit categories

Port (Vinho do Porto) Fortified wines Douro wines (DOC) Historic winery

Representative products

Porto Fundador 75cl - boxed - Real Companhia Velha Porto Fundador 75cl - Real Companhia Velha Porto Fundador White 75cl - Real Companhia Velha

Raw materials

Grapes from 'vinhas velhas' (traditional Douro varieties) Specific grape varieties used for Porto Fundador: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Bastardo, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Carvalha, Tinto Cão, Mourisco. Aguardente vínica (wine spirit) for wine fortification

Producer history Real Companhia Velha

Founded in 1756 as Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro on the initiative of Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (Marquês de Pombal), Real Companhia Velha played a historic role in the regulation and development of Douro viticulture. Over the centuries it underwent reforms, periods of state intervention and subsequent relaunches; documented events include the registration of the Fundador brand in 1928, the acquisition of Quinta das Carvalhas (1950s) and the integration of several historic labels (including Delaforce in 2008). The company has celebrated more than 250 years of continuous activity dedicated to Port wine and Douro wines.